Co Founder / Board Member / Angel Investor at Professional Connection Resources, LLC - Legalqb.com
January 2008 - November 2010
LegalQB.com, a division of Professional Connection Resources and headquartered in New York City, offers unprecedented online access to professionals across the wide spectrum of the legal market through its virtual coverage of industry trade shows, comparative solution search tools and state of the art professional online networking. It is a rich media legal technology portal integrating vendor information, a comprehensive knowledge base, resources, online trade show information and education together with a diverse online community.
Co-founded / angel invested in company and acted as interim CEO and Board member throughout it's development. Exited company in late 2010/early 2011 with a successful buyout from management.
Summer Associate at Overseas Private Investment Corporation
May 1999 - August 1999
Project Finance Summer Associate
- Competitive and strategic analysis of wireless and power projects in Brazil, Argentina and Israel, including costs, capital structures and cash flows to determine potential investment and risks.
Manager Eastern European Banking Systems at Citi
February 1998 - August 1998
Manage and develop corporate banking platform for payment systems and inter corporate banking for Eastern European clients utilizing the SWIFT banking platform.
Director of Market Intelligence - Debt Capital Markets at Citi
October 1994 - August 1997
Assisted in underwriting and syndication of Fixed Income Emerging Market debt offerings. Conducted analysis of company's debt structure, competitive landscape, market opportunity and portfolio pipeline. assisted in development of product offering, structure and underwriting.
Chairman / Co-Founder at Georgetown Alumni Angels, Inc.
September 2012
Angel investment network focused on Georgetown University students, faculty, alumni and community.
Advisory Board at Tippl Inc.
August 2012
Revolutionary mobile e-commerce enabled wine application.
Advisory Board at Bespoke Post
April 2012
Advise senior management on product positioning, strategic initiatives, themes, finances and overall corporate development.
Advisory Board at Kogeto, LLC
January 2012
State of the art 360 camera and associated software.
Advisory Board at MEDEA Spirits
October 2011
Advisory Board to Medea.
The most technologically advanced spirit in the world.
Publisher / CEO / Editor at The Showt, LLC
September 2009
The Showt is the go-to-guide for New York's sophisticated gay urbanite. We examine then dissect the hype to deliver an insider's take on this limitless city: from the up-and-coming menswear designer, to the hidden-away spot sure to impress your most discerning date. Let us manage the stress of being impossibly fabulous.
We address every aspect of your polished lifestyle including aesthetics, design, entertainment, fashion, nightlife, restaurants and travel. Our website and twice-weekly email alerts keep you informed and slash through the clutter. Armed with our "biased" opinions, you are sure to impress friends, strangers and outshine your closest frenemies.
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Advisory Board at The Founders Club (Equity Exchange Fund & VC Fund)
August 2009
The Founders Club is an equity exchange fund where entrepreneurs agree to invest a small percentage of their founder stock into a fund in return for ownership in the fund and membership in the club. We operate exchange funds for VC backed entrepreneurs and for non-VC backed entrepreneurs that have raised angel funding.
Senior Partner - Entrepreneur in Residence at Fantasia Partners, LLC
April 2002
A multifaceted private company focusing on Strategic Advisory, Angel Investing, and Advisory Board roles throughout the start up environment. Additional business activity includes Real Estate advisory and investment for strategic acquisitions and dispositions.
Current projects include:
Kogeto, LLC - angel investment; Advisory Board
www.kogeto.com
Bespoke Post, LLC
Angel investment, advisory board
www.bespokepost.com
Microstrategy, Inc - Envoy to strategic social networking initiative. Developing strategic relationships with fortune 500 companies for utilization of social media application.
www.wisdom.com
Shifthound, LLC - Angel investment, strategic advisory
www.shifthound.com
The Founders Club - Angel investment, strategic adviser, chair of audit committee.
www.founders-club.com
Medea Spirits, LLC - Strategic Advisory, Advisory Board www.medeaspirits.com
The Showt, LLC - Start up conception, angel financing, Board of directors.
Marina Fehr, LLC - Angel investment, strategic advisory
www.marinafehr.com
Other projects include:
Red Brick Partners, LLC - strategic divestiture of several hundred multifamily and single family residential properties.
Fillmore Street Partners / Sagamore by the Lake II: historic real estate development focusing on 19th century rehabilitation of multifamily and commercial properties.Current projects owned and managed directly.
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